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IPL 2024: How Shubman Gill relied on slow and steady spin to sink big-hitting SRH | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] Afternoon starts are usually tricky at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Who else would know that better than Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins, who benefited by fielding first in the World Cup final for Australia but chose to bat first against Gujarat Titans on a similarly dry surface.It was the gift that Titans skipper Shubman Gill accepted with both hands. He had assessed the pitch correctly and had roped in the services of Afghan chinaman Noor Ahmed who replaced Aussie speedster Spencer Johnson.Noor struck in his first over removing dangerman Travis Head. Noor's more decorated spin partner Rashid Khan, who has endured a tough time post surgery, dismissed in-form Heinrich Klaasen and stifled the gifted Aiden Markram, to deny the Sunrisers any momentum towards the back end of the...
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Glenn Maxwell feels no sympathy for Mujeeb Ur Rahman who dropped him during his sensational World Cup knock | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell harbours no sympathy for Afghanistan's Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who missed a crucial chance to dismiss him early in his remarkable innings of 201 not out during their World Cup clash in Mumbai.Mujeeb, positioned at short fine leg, let slip a straightforward opportunity off Noor Ahmed, granting Maxwell a lifeline when he was at 33.This moment, etched in memory, proved pivotal as Australia, struggling at 91 for seven, witnessed Maxwell's sensational batting display, guiding them to a remarkable three-wicket victory."I thought it might cost him another 30 (runs) or so. I do not feel any sympathy for him because I feel like I have done that a lot of times, where I have (been) given chances and have not made the most of it," Maxwell said on the p...
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‘He is a leader, no doubt about it’: Afghanistan mentor Ajay Jadeja on Rashid Khan | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Afghanistan cricket team mentor Ajay Jadeja has praised star spinner Rashid Khan, describing him as "a leader" and a player who can excel regardless of the conditions he's playing in. Rashid has certainly made a significant impact in the world of cricket with his exceptional spin bowling skills, and his performances have earned him the top spot in the T20I bowling rankings."You can see that why he is a global leader. He performs every day whenever he plays - whether in India, Australia or elsewhere. He is a leader, there is no doubt about it," Jadeja, a former India cricketer, told ANI.Jadeja said the players believe in themselves and are capable of bouncing back."I don't think it is difficult for me or I have to make them believe. I think they believe in themselves and...